The Government Guidance explaining planning related fees and the method of calculating them has updated paragraphs 002, 003, 015, 021, 023, 024, 026, 027, 029, 032, 037, 039 and 046. Added new paragraphs 063 fee for each type of application and 064 – planning applications …
Updated Guidance on Ensuring effective enforcement
The Government Guidance on responding to suspected breaches of planning control has been updated. paragraphs 004 time limits for taking enforcement action, 019 – What does an enforcement notice do, 025 requirements for obtaining a planning enforcement order and 027 the effect of a planning …
Updated Guidance on when planning permission is required
The Government Guidance sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted. Paragraphs 041 permitted development fees, 065 permissions/prior approvals required for demolition outside conservation areas and 105 permitted development change of use from agricultural to residential, …
New Guidance on compulsory purchase
This Government Guidance on the compulsory purchase process and the Crichel Down Rules. It has been revised primarily to reflect legislative changes since 2015. It applies to England only. It is intended to make it easier for people to access the information they need to …
Updated Government Guidance on conserving and enhancing the historic environment
The Government guidance has an updated paragraph 044 on when an application for planning permission is required to carry out works to a listed building. The Guidance has removed the following: ‘an application for planning permission is not required if the works would normally be …
Historic England launches hunt for the nation’s secret, forgotten or unknown memorials
Historic England is asking the public to share their knowledge of England’s secret, unknown and forgotten memorials. Historic England wants photographs and information about lesser-known memorials, and those that are well-loved by small groups or communities but unknown nationally. It is also looking for rituals …
Culture is Digital report published
DCMS has published its Culture is Digital report. The Alliance has worked with DCMS to submit examples of the heritage sector’s digital work and ideas for the future. The report aims to give museums, galleries, theatres and heritage organisations access to cutting-edge technology and digital …
New analysis shows creative digital exports worth £21bn
The UK’s creative exports are worth £21bn, according to new research on the value of digital trade. This means creative digital exports could be £6bn higher than the previous estimates. Other findings include: • creative industries export £46bn in goods and services, up by nearly …
The National Trust’s Director-General is Hilary McGrady
Hilary officially took over the National Trust on 12 March. Hilary has worked for the National Trust for 12 years, the last four of which have been in the executive team role of Chief Operating Officer.
BBC: North West parks could be sold by councils
More than half of councils in the North West of England are considering selling parks or finding other organisations to maintain them within the next three years, a BBC investigation has found . The local authorities claim they are being forced to take these measures …
Centenary of the Appointment of Marshal Foch commemorative event on 26 March
On Monday 26 March, there will be a national event commemorating the Centenary of the Appointment of Marshal Foch as Supreme Allied Commander at the Statue of Marshal Foch in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, London at 1pm. The event is ticketed for guests but the …
Bill Bryson and Joanna Lumley celebrate Sir Christopher Wren’s beautiful London churches
Bill Bryson and Joanna Lumley have picked their favourite Sir Christopher Wren churches, in a feature for English Tourism Week (17-25 March 2018). Their choices are featured as part of a selection of the best of Sir Christopher Wren’s London churches published on the National …